1977 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Mustang (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |